FOI001820 FOI Housing

Short Description
Homelessness
Reference number
FOI001820
Date
23/06/2025
Request

Re:   support / services for LGBTQ+ people in situations of homelessness.

I would like to request the following information:
•    Do you collect data on LGBTQ+ identity from applicants for homelessness services?
•    Please can you share a copy of your intake/point of entry form and the questions it asks of applicants when they present as homeless (.pdf / word doc format if possible).
•    Is any specific guidance given to staff around the collection of LGBTQ+ identity data during homelessness application? Please can you share a copy of this guidance or provide a summary? 
•    Do any specific policies exist on the collection of LGBTQ+ identity data during homelessness applications? Please can you share a copy of these policies or provide a summary?